"SUMMERTIME" OPENS

Gallery 1 - "Summertime"  featuring works by Ian Grant. Guest of Gallery Director Libby Oldham, Ian Grant is  a Sydney painter and academic.  He was head of Painting Studies at University of NSW College Of Fine Arts until 2006.  

This exhibition also features a compilation of works from the stockroom by artists Eris Fleming, Joy Engelman, Jaq Davies, Glenn Hoyle, Josephine Jagger- Manners and Mathew Begg.

Gallery 2 -  is showing a selection of ceramics from Marjo Carter, Pauline Welfare, Louise Ranshaw and Simon Reece.

Gallery 3 - a  mix of works from our emerging artists.

"All I want for Christmas"

To celebrate Christmas at the gallery this year, we invite you to join us for the opening of our annual exhibition of works from Jayes stable of the regions finest artists. Join us for a glass of wine and Christmas nibbles, peruse the art in the 3 galleries, the sculptures in the garden and throughout the buildings and explore the gift shop for those special gifts!. Saturday 1st December, open 10am - 4pm As a 'thank you' to our friends, collectors and artists, we are having a one day only shopping spree where you can save 20% on selected items from the gallery gift shop. We have a new range of individual and stylish gifts that are sure to please the fussiest of your friends!

Christmas Greetings from all of us at Jayes Gallery!

It's been a fast paced and heady year till now! These last few weeks, everyone seems to be taking a deep breath just before the madness of the Christmas rush hits!

So if you have left your shopping till the last thing and you really want to make a big impression, then we have just the best range of individual gifts for you to impress with.

With a range of glass from Keith Rowe and Joe Shalhoub, from a neck piece to a plate to a full blown glass artwork, we have an amazing range!

We have recently added 2 regional potters to our stable, Cathy Saxby with whimsical works to make you smile and Loiuse Ranshaw with fabulous utility ware.

And our "Let's Celebrate Christmas" Exhibition is still on with an exciting range of affordable art from the Jayes stable!

We are celebrating every weekend with champagne and nibbles and a gift voucher for everyone who shops with us this year!

Here's a glimpse of Jayes Gallery and Sculpture Garden right now!

So join us in celebrating Christmas 2010! We look forward to continuing to bring you the best of the west throughout 2011!

Collectible and Affordable Art 2009

Well it's the end of the year, almost, and so much to still see and do. Our main gallery has a wonderful collection of gifts for that special person in your life! All hand made craft and art works by Australian artists.

There's jewelery, highly individual pieces featuring glass and stone, gems and silver, pieces that you won't see on anyone else as each is individually designed and handcrafted by some of the best, glass works by inspired glassblowers and slump artists, pottery and divine collages, an art book plus paintings all highly collectible pieces from new and emerging artists.

We think this is one of our most interesting shows of the year as it brings all of the artists from our stable together under one roof especially for you to enjoy and collect.


Our sculpture garden is filled with wonderful sculptures, emus and roosters, archways and fish bowls. There's always something new, fresh and invigorating, that special piece to liven the garden.



And here's the piece de resistence! We lovingly call him Steve the Security Guy as we can't find out his name. It is however, a strong sculptural piece from Tim Kyle which makes a statement that pervades the entire gallery. Steve has raised quite a few reactions from loud laughing, through to timid giggles, amazed responses and some embarrassed stares. We're quite fond of him.

If you get a chance, don't forget to pop into Jayes. During 2009, we have had a turnover of over 400 pieces through the galleries, cafes and gardens. Most of these will never be seen again in Molong so if you missed out during the year, well, sigh, you just missed out!

Artworks don't stay long in the gallery, so make it a new year's pledge to get along to Jayes on a regular basis next year. You will be inspired!

Merry Christmas to all of you!

"SUBSTRATUM / INFERNO"

"devolution" - Michael's expressive works on subterranean forces

A recent journey by well-known and respected Molong artist, Michael Carroll, to the Andes and South America has resulted in a collection of powerful and intriguing works. These depict his journey where he reconnected with the primal forces of nature. These works can be described as atmospheric and volcanic. The intense moods of the region’s volcanic substratum are reflected in emotive abstract works. 

It is through these works that the artist explores the primeval connection of humanity and the soul in a raw and active landscape – the Andes continue to thrust upwards and soon (in earth’s time) will be higher than the Himalayas. 

Michael has held many one man shows over his extensive career and has a wide range of capabilities. He has recently been drawn to giclee reproductions of his larger works now making these more affordable.

"Inferno" - a series of spectacular glassworks referencing volcanic lava

Making an impact along with Michael’s works are the strong glassworks of Keith Rowe, a well-known glassblower with an international reputation. 

Keith Rowe is first a glassblower who also enjoys working with kiln casting and sand. His long and extensive career spanning over 25 years ensures the works are always beautifully finished and highly collectible. He has a very individual style that is reflected in the number of awards this artist has won over the years. 

Jayes Gallery is thrilled to be able to bring Keith’s glass to Molong. The selection of hand blown glass in brilliant reds and oranges glow like the volcanic forces alluded to in Michael’s work. As such, they provide an excellent foil to the strong greys of the paintings.

We invite you to join us for this wonderful show 

opening on Saturday 20 June at 6.30 pm. 

All welcome. 

Jayes is a city-styled gallery in regional NSW representing regional artists of note.

A Successful Opening for Katie and James

James Seymour had a very successful first show at Jayes with over 50% of his work already sold; one before the opening. We are thrilled with James work. He is an exciting young artist that shows a lot of potential and one worth watching as his career develops.

James work looked great in gallery 2 and we were pleased with the number of people who came to support him on the night. His works are strong and commanding. They hold your attention and encourage you to look deeper for the meaning of each individual piece.

Katie had a wonderful response to her bright and cheerful works in gallery 1. Many works sold on the opening night but there are still excellent works to be had if you are quick. Her works are free and colourful, with iconography drawn from her everyday experiences living in the region.

The two shows end on 14 June so be sure to come and visit us soon!

Contemporary Realist Landscapes by Denis Bradley

Our first solo show for the 2009 season will be from artist, Denis Bradley. Although this is Denis's first solo show, he is no newcomer to the arts with a long career spanning many years.

 

He has been included in many group exhibitions and is well established with a clear style of his own. His love of the land shines through these works to communicate his connection with 'place' to the viewer. Strong works, colourful and bold!

Denis is a local having grown up at "Jindalee" at Borenore so the influence of Mt Canobolas and the extraordinary landscape of this region was already well integrated within his artistic sensibility at a young age. Recent years have been spent around South Coast which has led him to a wider influence.

We invite you to the opening on Sunday 8 February at 2.30 in the Main Gallery or if you wish, you can share a lunchoen with Denis in the Cafe from 12.30 (bookings are essential for lunch though).